#747AAE Hex Color
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#747aae is a dusty, unsaturated indigo with a matte finish. This cool, understated tone works well for backgrounds in creative industries, lending a sense of structure to a design. Because black text maintains a 5.1:1 contrast ratio, this hex code is an accessible option for body text. Pair it with soft, warm neutrals to prevent the shade from feeling too cold.
Questions about #747aae
What is #747aae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #747aae is rgb(116, 122, 174), in HSL hsl(234, 26%, 57%) and in CMYK 33%, 30%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #747aae?
Is #747aae readable on white or black?
#747aae has a 4.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.13:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.